Teacher of Geography

Brooke Weston Trust; Great Oakley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational trust is seeking a Teacher of Geography to inspire students and deliver engaging lessons. The role includes planning creative work and supporting a diverse range of learners. Candidates should have Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree. The Environment prioritizes development and collaboration among colleagues, contributing to a rewarding teaching experience. Benefits include employee discounts, a wellbeing day, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

One wellbeing day per year

Employee discounts with local and national retailers

Freshly prepared meals at work

Payment of professional subscription fees

Employee Assistance Programme

Health benefits including cash plan

Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree.
• Experience in teaching Geography and the wider Humanities curriculum is preferred.
• Ability to engage and inspire students with innovative teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Geography lessons that spark student curiosity.
• Plan creative schemes of work and innovative teaching strategies.
• Support learners of all abilities to achieve their best.

Skills

Engaging lesson delivery

Creative planning

Flexibility in teaching

Support for diverse learners

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Geography or related field

Job description

As a Teacher of Geography, you'll spark curiosity and help students make sense of the world around them. Every day, you'll deliver engaging lessons that bring landscapes, cultures, and global issues to life, empowering young people to think critically and broaden their horizons. You'll plan creative schemes of work, use innovative teaching strategies, and support learners of all abilities to achieve their best. While your main focus will be Geography, you'll also have the flexibility to teach across the wider Humanities curriculum, ensuring a rich and varied experience.

Brooke Weston Academy is unusual, and exceptional. We are an innovative and ambitious 11-18 secondary Academy set in the heart of Corby, Northamptonshire, and a proud member of the Brooke Weston Trust. We are committed to supporting and challenging our students to reach their full potential, inside and outside of the classroom. Our school was founded over 30 years ago in order to transform the education of young people in the community, and we have. We are driven by the needs of our students and our core values. We are never complacent and always restless to improve. We are proud to be a high performing state comprehensive with a traditional curriculum but one which also highly values the arts, drama, sport and dance. The success of this vision led to the creation of the Brooke Weston Trust and the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub with a mission to 'go to the most difficult places and do good'.

Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust

• One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
• A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools
• Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
• Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP
• Car Lease scheme via Tusker.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development
• Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations
• Be the difference - At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed over 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students' achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people. Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people. We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.